Business Technology

University of the West of Scotland

OVERVIEWGet ready to manage and improve modern business technology with BSc (Hons) Business Technology.You will learn about the fundamentals of business operations and technology, and progress to the in-depth study of systems analysis, project management, and recent advancements in business intelligence and information security management.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS• This programme is designed to meet the needs of industry, focusing on the knowledge and skills demanded by modern employers.• Students regularly work with industry employers as part of the course to enhance their skills and employability.• This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society as fully meeting the educational requirements for Professional status.**Subject to re-accreditation approvalPROGRAMME DETAILS The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used. Guest lectures and seminars are organised on a regular basis with industry specialists. Where possible, visits to local businesses, attendance at industry conferences and direct involvement in industry projects will be used as integral aspects of module and programme delivery.CAREERSThe BSc (Hons) Business Technology has been designed to produce graduates withmultidisciplinary skills that enable them to work in any modern business. Graduates will therefore be of interest to almost all businesses, particularly those with a need to employ someone who can analyse and understand how their business works and how best use modern business technology to help the business develop and grow. Graduates have found employment with large organisations such as HewlettPackard, Ernst & Young, Pernod Ricard, Virgin Bank, and McLaren Software as well as with many companies in the small business sector.Business Technology graduates should be able to operate in roles, including:• Business Systems Analyst• Data Analyst• Project Manager• Technical Support Specialist• Systems Administrator• Business Intelligence Analyst• Data Analytics Specialist• Business Technology Consultant• Software Tester• Technology Trainer• Teacher• Mobile Business AdviserMODULESYear 3You will improve your knowledge on business systems analysis, project management, and recent advancements in areas such as business intelligence and information security management.12-month Sandwich Placement (optional)Between years 3 and 4, you may undertake a placement on a full-time basis over a minimum 36 weeks duration, leading to a 'sandwich' degree awardYear 4You will conduct an individual research project and study key strategic level aspects of business technology. ASSESSMENT METHODThe course delivers a combination of technology and business-related modules in every year, some of which are designed around accredited material from organisations such as Microsoft, Cisco and the British Computer Society, affording you the opportunity to supplement academic studies with professional certification, if you so desire. The main teaching instruments are lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. Classes are divided into smaller groups for laboratory work and tutorials. Seminars and group work are used where appropriate. Many of the modules place a focus on interactive student-centred learning using online materials or interactive systems or applications that you can work through at your own pace. PROFESSIONAL BODIESProfessionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.• British Computer Society*

Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences